Friends and family have rallied around Kyle Noonan, whose acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL, reappeared June 26.

The cancer lives in blood and bone marrow, and while children have the best chance at being cured, adults have a much lower survival rate, according to the Mayo Clinc.

Noonan is being treated at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan. He was in remission for two years.

Close friend and lead organizer of the fundraiser, Matthew Goldsmith, said Noonan has been more than appreciative of the donations. But the notes along with them may have aided the former Philadelphia University pitcher more than anything, Goldsmith said.

"Keep on fighting Kyle," Ryan Hogan wrote. "You beat this once; I am confident you can and WILL beat it again. Thoughts and prayers from Boston."

"Throw that big curve, Kyle, and fool this rotten disease again!" The Camelotto family wrote.

"All our prayers and support for a speedy recovery and when (you're) better you can Cannonball in the pool all night long!!!!! Love You!" Cathy and Bill Fainglas wrote.

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"It's been a blessing to have all this support behind him," the friend said. "He's been checking out all the words of encouragement. It means a lot to him, his friends, his family, and his mom. She couldn't be happier — especially with the words of encouragement. That's been a huge help for him and his family."